Doug

Meet Doug! Doug is a brother, husband, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, and friend. Doug is always keen to talk about all things pertaining to end of life and follows the evolution of Canada's MAiD laws closely. Listening to Doug talk about his life and the deaths of his mother and brother, both by suicide, as well as his father following a lengthy Alzheimer's battle, it is clear that Doug's interest and advocacy comes from a desire to prevent the suffering he witnessed in his loved ones. Doug also lives his life fully, spending hours in nature daily, reading, and with his beloved family. His story is one of many that can help inform robust conversations around Medical Assistance in Dying and ongoing changes to legislation. Please note: this episode deals with topics including depression, death by suicide, substance use, chronic illness, and MAiD.